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How to Keep Someone Aging at Home from Being Lonely
If you’re caring for an aging parent or loved one who lives at home, you may have noticed something that’s hard to…
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Managing stairs in a senior’s home
Managing stairs in an elderly person’s home requires careful consideration and adaptations to ensure their safety and independence. Here are some suggestions…
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How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver. Medicaid Rules by State
Caring for a loved one is a labor of love. It’s also exhausting, time-consuming, and often financially brutal. The good news. In…
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Grieving on a Loop: Alzheimer’s, Death, and What Caregivers Can Do
This is one of the hardest parts of Alzheimer’s. It’s grief on a loop. And you’re right. Telling them “the truth” over…
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What should a grieving care pack contain?
First, we are sorry to hear about your loss. Putting together a grieving care pack can be a thoughtful gesture to offer support…
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What should you do if your parent with dementia forgets your name?
If your parent with dementia forgets your name, it can be a difficult and emotional experience. Here are some strategies to consider…
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When is the right time to talk with a parent about moving into a nursing home?
Deciding when to talk to a parent about moving into a nursing home can be a difficult and sensitive topic. Here are…
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Why might an Alzheimer’s patient become silent?
An Alzheimer’s patient may become silent due to a number of factors related to the progression of the disease. Here are a…
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How to convince a family member with dementia to go to the doctor
Convincing someone with dementia to go to the doctor can be a challenging task. Here are some strategies that you can use…
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What should I do if my family member with dementia has potty accidents?
Dealing with potty accidents in a family member with dementia can be a difficult and embarrassing situation. Here are some tips on…